What is a quick, easy, and convenient meal to make for a family of 4?

Question

I need to make dinner for a family whose mother is sick. I am going to bring it over to them. Any good ideas??? I work full-time and don't have a lot of time to cook an elaborate meal. Help!

Answer 1

Your such a good friend..... I hope they know how lucky they are to have someone like you!

******************BAKED BEANS AND HAMBURGER
1 lb. hamburger
1 c. onions
2 tsp. salt and pepper
2 cans pork and beans
1/2 can tomato soup
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Brown hamburger and onions. Add other ingredients. Mix, cover, and bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.

**************HAMBURGER CHEESY NOODLES

Sauté in 1 1/2 teaspoons butter:
1 med. onion, chopped
1 can mushroom pieces, drained
1 tbsp. green pepper, chopped

Add:

1 lb. hamburger

Stir and cook. Add:

1 1/2 cans tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
1/2 can whole kernel corn
Salt to taste
1/2 lb. cooked, drained egg noodles

Turn into buttered casserole. Top with 1/4 pound Cheddar cheese. Cover or not - as you please. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

**********RANCH STYLE HAMBURGER BEAN PIE
3-4 (15 oz.) cans "Ranch Style" brand beans
2 lbs. hamburger meat
1 lg. onion, chopped
Your favorite cornbread recipe for topping
Pour the beans into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Fry hamburger and onions until done, seasoning while cooking with salt and pepper. Drain. Mix together with beans in pan.
Make cornbread batter and spread over top of bean mixture. Bake in 400 degree oven until cornbread is done in the center. Great served with fried potatoes.

************SKILLET BARBECUED CHICKEN

1 broiler fryer, cut up
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. Karo dark corn syrup
1/2 c. catsup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt

In large skillet over medium heat brown chicken in butter; drain excess fat. Stir together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until fork tender on low heat. Makes 4 servings.

*************ONE SKILLET CHICKEN CACCIATORI
2 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms pieces
1 package of skinless split chicken breasts, or thighs- about 3-4 breast, or 4-5 thighs
2 cans Delmonte garlic and onion tomatoes-diced, undrained
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 6 oz can of tomato paste
3/4 cups dry white wine, or cooking sherry
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried rosemarry
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper for taste
1 tbs parsley
mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
1 pkg linguini or thin spaghetti noodles
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken. Brown well on both sides, about 2-3 mins on each side. Remove and leave drippings.
Add onions, garlic and mushrooms, saute until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.
Meanwhile, mix together in a medium bowl, the diced tomatoes, paste, wine, sugar, salt and seasonings. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer on low temperature for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. (if you use a meat thermometer, 170 * for breasts, 180* thighs). Sprinkle the chicken with parsley and cheese.
Serve over hot cooked noodles. Spinach salad and garlic bread go well as accompaniments.

Don't forget to take a salad that would be a great crowd pleaser.

Answer 2

Mom's American Goulash
1 lb. Hamburger
2 small cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb. Large elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste

Brown hamburger until no longer pink, drain any grease. Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Combine hamburger and macaroni in a large bowl or pot, add sauce, tomatoes with juice and butter. Allow to sit 15 minutes on warm so that macaroni absorbs some of the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Breadsticks/Dinner Rolls
Mixed Salad

Answer 3

Here are the easy quick basics

Chili -- follow the package instructions; make sure to brown the meat until crumbled & use "stewed" tomatos.

Spaghetti -- brown the meat & don't snub the canned stuff ... the jarred stuff your paying for the jar

Breakfest -- Everyone gets what they want & eggs are good for you.

Soft Shell Taco Bar

Hot Dog Bar -- get some good Kosher hot dogs and it really is not that un-healthy of a meal

Answer 4

Stuffed Peppers, Fajitas, Cornflake Chicken, Chili, Pasta

Answer 5

Small beef roast
raw baby carrots
red skin potatoes
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1 package Mrs. Grass onion/mushroom soup mix (or other brand)

Put the roast in a crockpot, add the potatoes. Wash and quarter the potatoes (do not peel them!), and add them and the celery. Sprinkle the soup mix on top. Add about 1/4 cup water.

Cook in crockpot on high all day while you are at work. Dinner done when you get home.

Answer 6

QUICK TURKEY CHILI

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped onions
1 can diced green chilies
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tabelspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons chili powder (to your taste)
salt & pepper
hot sauce if desired

Brown ground turkey in olive oil until brown, add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic, salt, pepper and chilie powder, mix well, add chopped chilies, diced tomatoes and simmer for about an hour on low. Serve with sour cream and grated cheese. Add hot sauce if desired.
This travels well and reheats easily.

QUICK HOMEMADE FUDGE

1 12-16 oz. bag cream drop candy
1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or regular)

Microwave cream drops for 2-3 mins until they soften and you can mix them well. Add the one cup peanut butter.
Pour into a buttered dish. If you want nuts in the fudge, use crunchy peanut butter.
You know....for the kiddos

Answer 7

Roast a large roasting chicken in a disposable foil roaster. When half cooked (1/2 hour) add potatos, carrots, onions, maybe celery around the chicken (cut into similar size pieces) Let it cook in the juices in the pan until it is done.

Keep it warm until ready to bring over.

Put foil over it and take it over as is. Add a loaf of bread.

Answer 8

Egg noodles, cans of tuna, fresh veggies-mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers. Put in a casserole dish with cream of celery soup. Top it off with parmesan cheese, and bake, its quick easy, and healthy

Answer 9

I just got this receipt on yahoo foods: 15 min Fried Rice...it's cheap, easy and fast! Makes a lot of food for like $15 or bucks or so. just go on yahoo foods....i added chicken to it..it was really good.

Answer 10

Along w/ the recipe below, you can deliver a bag of mixed salad and a bottle of salad dressing. A store-bought pie might be good, too.


Creamy Chicken and Noodles
Prep: 10 min., Cook: 15 min.

1 (0.6-oz.) envelope Italian dressing mix
1 (8-oz.) package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Remove 1 Tbsp. Italian dressing mix from envelope, and set aside; reserve remaining mix for another use.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well, and return noodles to pan.
3. Stir in 2 Tbsp. butter, and toss to coat. Stir in chopped chicken, next 3 ingredients, and 1 Tbsp. dressing mix. Cook mixture over medium-high heat, tossing to coat evenly, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.
Yield: Makes 6 servings

VARIATIONS:
1.Chopped Ham and Peas: Stir in 8 oz. diced ham and 1 cup thawed frozen peas.
2.Southwestern Style: Omit Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. Stir in 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles and 1⁄2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend.
3.Italian Style: Add 1⁄4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup turkey pepperoni slices.

--Southern Living

Answer 11

Stouffer's Frozen Lasagne, take store made loaf of fresh Italian Bread and salad.